New Rules for Schools and the Capitol in Minnesota

Education Safety

• Anonymous Threat Reporting
• Schools must establish an app, website, or phone line for anonymous threat reports.
• The state will fund $4 million to build these systems.
• If a school can’t create its own system, it must direct families to the state’s national hotline.
• Threat data will be stored for two years and shared with schools.

Teacher Accountability

• Teachers arrested for serious crimes must be reported to the state.
• This rule is part of a law that already criminalizes grooming minors.

County Technology Upgrades

• County computers running state programs receive new technology.
• The state is investing tens of millions in upgrades and fraud‑prevention tools.
• Many counties still rely on 1980s software, making this support critical.

Capitol & Courtroom Security

• $8 million earmarked for enhanced protection of lawmakers and the Supreme Court.
• $13 million allocated for equipment such as metal detectors and X‑ray machines at Capitol entrances.
• The goal is to counter increased threats since last year’s shootings.

Social Media Mental‑Health Warnings

• Platforms like Facebook and TikTok may be required to display a suicide hotline pop‑up if the industry challenge fails in court.
• Some states already enforce similar rules; legal battles continue.

Infrastructure Package

• A $1.2 billion package starts July 1, with immediate access to $46 million.
• Includes $10 million for the Grand Casino Arena in downtown St. Paul and $40 million for a new auditorium.
• Additional funds target parks, environmental cleanup, and a veterans memorial.

Goal: These laws aim to make schools safer, protect public officials, modernize technology, and support community projects.